A bit about us
Recess is a grab-and-go concept serving lunch & breakfast. We're all about nailing the simple things; providing consistent, delicious & well-prepared meals that make busy mornings and lunches seamless for our customers. Join our team and be part of a fast-paced, innovative environment that values quality, consistency & fun.
We're looking for a positive, personable, and experienced part time prep cook/kitchen all rounder to join us as a valued member of the Recess team. Someone who is willing to learn but also share their ideas and grow with the business. This will ideally be a long term role with opportunities to develop and progress. The role will initially consist mostly of bulk preparation for daily service and assembling menu items in a fast paced, customer focused environment.
We're open Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm and Sat & Sun, 8am-3pm. Must be available to work on a rotating roster, including 1 weekend shift/week. The role will ideally be 30 hours a week but this can be flexible for the right person.
Great for someone wanting a good work/life balance and a more relaxed kitchen environment in a long term role with opportunities to develop and progress.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare ingredients for sandwich and our other products, including poaching chicken, prepping vegetables and sauces
* Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment
* Ensure food is labelled, dated and stored correctly
* Assist with stock management, including inventory, receiving deliveries, rotation and stocktake
* Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and FOH to ensure smooth service during peak hours
* Follow recipes and presentation specifications as directed by the Head Chef
* Adhoc kitchen duties as assigned
Our ideal candidate has:
* Experience in prep and bulk cooking with a consistent output and strong attention to detail
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Excellent knowledge of food safety practices and high standards of cleanliness
* A customer-centric approach
* Enthusiasm and ability to work well and communicate within a small team setting
* Problem solving skills and be able to think outside the box
* Fluent english, good communication and interpersonal skills
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Application Question(s):
* Are you eligble to work for the same employee for more than 6 months?
* When can you start work?
Experience:
* Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person